COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONHofbräuhaus is a symbol of Munich’s hospitality and the Bavarian gift for creating a snug and cosy atmosphere. Beer-lovers from all over the world come here to enjoy its famous beers.
More than any other, Hofbräu Original embodies the special atmosphere of the beer-making capital of Munich, and exports it to the four corners of the globe. Its refreshing, bitter flavour and alcoholic content of around 5.1% volume have made it famous worldwide. A Munich beer with character.

500 ml. bottle poured into a lager glass. Clear gold pour with a slight white head that leaves thin lacing. Aroma of hay, grass, and grain. Has a dry, watery feel, pretty run of the mill for a German Helles. Refreshing, would pair well with bratwurst. Has a soft, malty effect, with a decent hoppy bite in the aftertaste. Just doesn’t have anything going for it to separate it from the pack.

On tap from 5 Liter mini-keg, poured into red solo cup. Nice clear yellow color. Faint apple aroma, no typical beer aroma. Taste is crisp and clean with hint of apple and weak floral hop. Like water on the palate. Overall I think the full splendor of the beer was lost in the meal pairing with braised brisket and baked beans. When consumed with spicy mustard covered bratwurst and potato salad I bet it complements the food much better. Not a pizza/burger beer, but I’d drink it again ... and again.

Sampled on draught at the Hofbräuhaus. That is the Hofbräuhaus in Las Vegas, not the real one in Munich. A pleasant, well-made Helles. Slightly floral hops, and a good balance between malt flavours and hop bitterness. The real thing, not an imitation. You can’t beat years of tradition!

Pours a brilliant gold with a brilliant white head. That would rate a four but the head evaporates and gives no lace. The aroma is just slightly unpleasant: hay, floral, and basement aromas. Too much perfume. Brief sweetness gives way to overpowering bitter and sour: off balance flavor. Palate it almost pleasant but unremarkable. In spite of my negative comments it’s quite drinkable. A good thirst quencher but not much else.

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